U.S. patent application number 11/967089 was filed with the patent office on 2009-02-12 for mobile communication device and mobile communication system and method using same.
This patent application is currently assigned to HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.. Invention is credited to LIN-LIN GUO, DE-HUA TONG, SHIH-FANG WONG, HAI-JUN YI.
Application Number | 20090042541 11/967089 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40347009 |
Filed Date | 2009-02-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090042541 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
YI; HAI-JUN ; et
al. |
February 12, 2009 |
MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND
METHOD USING SAME
Abstract
A mobile communication method is used for identifying a
subscriber of a mobile communication device. The mobile
communication method includes: sampling biometric information of
the subscriber; generating an biometric analysis; generating
digital signals according to the biometric analysis and an IMEI
number; generating RF signals according to the digital signals and
transmitting the RF signals; receiving the RF signals and
transforming the RF signals to the digital signals; retrieving the
biometric analysis and the IMEI number from the digital signals;
comparing the biometric analysis and a user biometric profile;
selecting a phone number according to the biometric analysis if the
biometric analysis and the user biometric profile are the same; and
transmitting the phone number to the mobile communication device
based on the IMEI number. A mobile communication device and a
mobile communication system are also provided.
Inventors: |
YI; HAI-JUN; (Shenzhen,
CN) ; WONG; SHIH-FANG; (Taipei Hsien, TW) ;
GUO; LIN-LIN; (Shenzhen, CN) ; TONG; DE-HUA;
(Shenzhen, CN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
PCE INDUSTRY, INC.;ATT. CHENG-JU CHIANG
458 E. LAMBERT ROAD
FULLERTON
CA
92835
US
|
Assignee: |
HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY
(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
Shenzhen City
CN
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Taipei Hsien
TW
|
Family ID: |
40347009 |
Appl. No.: |
11/967089 |
Filed: |
December 29, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
455/411 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H04M 1/72469 20210101;
H04L 63/0861 20130101; H04M 1/66 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
455/411 |
International
Class: |
H04M 1/66 20060101
H04M001/66 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Aug 10, 2007 |
CN |
200710201338.3 |
Claims
1. A mobile communication method for identifying a subscriber of a
mobile communication device, the mobile communication method
comprising: sampling biometric information of the subscriber;
generating a biometric analysis; generating digital signals
according to the biometric analysis and an IMEI number; generating
RF signals according to the digital signals and transmitting the RF
signals; receiving the RF signals and transforming the RF signals
to the digital signals; retrieving the biometric analysis and the
IMEI number from the digital signals; comparing the biometric
analysis and a user biometric profile; selecting a phone number
according to the biometric analysis if the biometric analysis and
the user biometric profile are the same; and transmitting the phone
number to the mobile communication device based on the IMEI
number.
2. The mobile communication method according to claim 1, further
comprising: powering the mobile communication device.
3. The mobile communication method according to claim 1, further
comprising: generating a login result "0" if the biometric analysis
and the user biometric profile are the same; transmitting the login
result "0" to the mobile communication device based on the IMEI
number.
4. The mobile communication method according to claim 3, further
comprising: storing the phone number; displaying a login success
interface.
5. The mobile communication method according to claim 1, further
comprising: generating a login result "1" if the biometric analysis
is different from the user biometric profile; transmitting the
login result "1" to the mobile communication device based on the
IMEI number.
6. The mobile communication method according to claim 5, further
comprising: displaying a login failure interface.
7. A mobile communication device having a IMEI number, the mobile
communication device comprising: a sampler for sampling biometric
information; a generator for analyzing the biometric information to
extract biometric identity data and generating a biometric analysis
according to the biometric identity data; a baseband processor for
processing the iris analysis and IMEI number to generate digital
signals; and a transceiver for receiving the digital signals and
generating RF signals and transmitting the RF signals.
8. The mobile communication device according to claim 7, further
comprising a switch for powering on or powering off the mobile
communication device.
9. The mobile communication device according to claim 7, further
comprising a power manager for supplying power.
10. A mobile communication system comprising: a mobile
communication device having a IMEI number, the mobile communication
device for sampling biometric information of a subscriber,
extracting biometric analysis from the biometric information,
generating RF signals according to the IMEI number and the
biometric analysis, and transmitting the RF signals; and a base
station for receiving the RF signals, the base station comprising:
a manager for retrieving the IMEI number and the biometric
information according to the RF signals; an identifier for
comparing the biometric analysis with a user biometric profile
stored in the base station; and a transceiver for transmitting a
phone number corresponding to the biometric analysis to the mobile
communication device based on the IMEI number if the biometric
analysis and the user biometric profile are the same.
11. The mobile communication system according to claim 10, wherein
the base station comprises a memory for storing the phone number
and the user biometric profile.
12. The mobile communication system according to claim 10, wherein
the transceiver is used for receiving the RF signals, and
transforming the RF signals to digital signals.
13. The mobile communication system according to claim 10, wherein
the manager is used for generating a login result "0" and the
transceiver is used for transmitting the login result "0" to the
mobile communication device if the biometric analysis and the user
biometric profile are the same.
14. The mobile communication system according to claim 13, wherein
the mobile communication device is for receiving the login result
"0" and the phone number, and storing the phone number and
displaying a login success interface.
15. The mobile communication system according to claim 10, wherein
the manager is used for generating a login result "1" and the
transceiver is used for transmitting the login result "1" to the
mobile communication device if the biometric analysis is different
from the user biometric profile.
16. The mobile communication system according to claim 15, wherein
the mobile communication device is for receiving the login result
"1" and displaying a login failure interface.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention generally relates to mobile
communication systems and methods, and more particularly to a
mobile communication device for identifying subscribers and a
mobile communication system and a mobile communication method using
the mobile communication device.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Mobile communication devices, such as mobile phones, are
widely used in mobile communication systems. Subscribers often use
mobile communication devices to connect to online banking system to
make financial transactions, to connect to the Internet to do
online shopping or to receive important Emails. In order to protect
the subscribers' accounts, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card
is used in a mobile communication device, or a personal
identification number (PIN) is used to access the mobile
communication system.
[0005] However, if the SIM card is stolen or if the PIN is known,
individuals other than the subscriber may access the subscriber's
account.
[0006] Therefore, improvements for a mobile communication device, a
mobile communication system, and a mobile communication method are
needed in the industry to address the aforementioned
deficiency.
SUMMARY
[0007] A mobile communication method is used for identifying a
subscriber of a mobile communication device. The mobile
communication method includes: sampling biometric information of
the subscriber; generating a biometric analysis; generating digital
signals according to the biometric analysis and an IMEI number;
generating RF signals according to the digital signals and
transmitting the RF signals; receiving the RF signals and
transforming the RF signals to the digital signals; retrieving the
biometric analysis and the IMEI number from the digital signals;
comparing the biometric analysis and a user biometric profile;
selecting a phone number according to the biometric analysis if the
biometric analysis and the user biometric profile are the same; and
transmitting the phone number to the mobile communication device
based on the IMEI number. A mobile communication device and a
mobile communication system are also provided.
[0008] Other advantages and novel features of the present invention
will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a mobile communication
system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a mobile communication
device of the mobile communication system of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a process flow diagram illustrating a mobile
communication method in accordance with an exemplary
embodiment;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a process flow diagram illustrating a closing
procedure of the mobile communication device of FIG. 2;
[0013] FIGS. 5-10 are schematic diagrams showing graphical user
interfaces of the mobile communication device of FIG. 2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0014] Reference will now be made to the drawings to describe a
preferred embodiment of the present mobile communication device, a
preferred embodiment of the present mobile communication system,
and a preferred embodiment of the present mobile communication
method.
[0015] Referring to FIG. 1, a mobile communication system 100
includes a base station 300 and two mobile communication devices
200 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The mobile
communication devices 200 communicate with each other through the
base station 300. The mobile communication devices 200 can identify
subscribers for protecting their account from being
compromised.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile communication device 200
includes a switch 220, a controller 221, a sampler 222, a power
manager 223, a generator 224, a communication module 225, a memory
228, and a display 229. The communication module 225 includes a
baseband processor 226 and a transceiver 227. Before the mobile
communication device 200 is distributed into the market, a unique
international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number is assigned
to the mobile communication device 200.
[0017] The switch 220 is used for powering on or powering off the
mobile communication device 200. The power manager 223 is used for
supplying power to other components of the mobile communication
device 200. The sampler 222 is used for sampling a subscriber's
biometric information, such as iris information, fingerprint
information, voice information, etc. The sampler 222 can be a
camera, a fingerprint scanner, or a microphone. In this embodiment,
the biometric information correlates to iris information, and the
sampler 222 is a camera. The sampler 222 is used for capturing an
iris image of the subscriber, and sending the iris image to the
generator 224.
[0018] The generator 224 is used for analyzing the iris image to
extract iris identity data, generating an iris analysis according
to the iris identity data, and sending the iris analysis to the
baseband processor 226. The baseband processor 226 is used for
processing the iris analysis and the IMEI number to generate
digital signals according to various communication standards, such
as global system for mobile communication (GSM) standard, code
division multiple access (CDMA) standard, and time division
multiple access (TDMA) standard, etc.
[0019] The transceiver 227 is used for receiving the digital
signals and generating radio frequency (RF) signals, transmitting
the RF signals to the base station 300 to request a phone number,
and receiving the phone number. The memory 228 is used for storing
the phone number after the phone number is received from the base
station 300 and the IMEI number.
[0020] The display 229 is used for displaying information of the
mobile communication system 100 to the subscriber. Referring to
FIG. 5, the display 229 has a graphical user interface (GUI)
including an entertainment icon, a communication icon, a study
icon, a memory icon, and a select button. If the select button is
pressed, referring to FIG. 6, a telecom service provider selection
menu is opened. The telecom service provider selection menu
includes various service provider icons, such as a first telecom
service provider and a second telecom service provider.
[0021] The base station 300 includes a memory 331, a transceiver
332, a manager 333, and an identifier 334. The memory 331 is used
for storing the phone number and an iris profile of each subscriber
stored when the subscriber signed up for an account with the
telecom service providers. The transceiver 332 is used for
receiving the RF signals, and transforming the RF signals to the
digital signals, and transmitting the phone number to the mobile
communication device 200. The manager 333 is used for receiving the
digital signals, and processing the digital signals to retrieve the
iris analysis and the IMEI number.
[0022] The identifier 334 is used for comparing the iris analysis
and the user iris profile. If the iris analysis and the user iris
profile are the same, the identifier 334 signals the manager 333 to
select the phone number, to generate a login result "0", and the
transceiver 332 sends the phone number and the login result "0" to
the mobile communication device 200. The communication device 200
receives the phone number and the login result "0", and stores the
phone number and displays information to inform subscribers that
they can use the communication device 200 to communicate with
others according to the login result "0". If the iris analysis is
different from the user iris profile, the identifier 334 generates
a login result "1", and the transceiver 332 sends the login result
"1" to the mobile communication device 200. The communication
device 200 receives the login result "1" and displays information
to inform subscribers that the biometric information does not match
and they need to sign up to a new account.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 3, a mobile communication method in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment is for identifying
subscribers using the mobile communication system 100. A procedure
of the mobile communication method includes the following
steps.
[0024] Step S900, the mobile communication device 200 is powered on
by the switch 220. The switch 220 is pressed by subscribers, and
generates a power-on signal to the controller 221.
[0025] Step S902, the controller 221 receives the power-on signal,
and signals the power manager 223 to enable the sampler 222.
[0026] Step S904, the sampler 222 performs a sampling operation
that the sampler 222 samples a subscriber's biometric information.
In this step, the display 229 displays a sample interface to the
subscriber. Referring to FIG. 7, the sample interface shows an
indication sentence "Please sample your biometric information" and
an OK button. If the OK button is clicked, the sampling operation
is performed.
[0027] Step S906, the generator 224 analyzes the biometric
information to extract biometric data and generates a biometric
analysis.
[0028] Step S908, the baseband processor 226 processes the
biometric analysis and an IMEI number of the mobile communication
device 200 to generate digital signals.
[0029] Step S910, the transceiver 227 generates RF signals
according to the digital signals, and transmits the RF signals to
the base station 300 to request a phone number. In this step, the
display 229 displays a waiting interface to the subscriber.
Referring to FIG. 8, the waiting interface shows an indication
sentence "Your biometric information is on checking"
[0030] Step S912, the transceiver 332 receives the RF signals, and
transforms the RF signals to the digital signals.
[0031] Step S914, the manager 333 retrieves the biometric analysis
and the IMEI number from the digital signals.
[0032] Step S916, the identifier 334 compares the biometric
analysis and a user biometric profile stored in the memory 331.
[0033] Step S918, the manager 333 selects a phone number stored in
the memory 331 corresponding to the biometric analysis, and
generates a login result "0" if the biometric analysis and the user
biometric profile are the same.
[0034] Step S920, the transceiver 332 sends the phone number and
the login result "0" to the mobile communication device 200 based
on the IMEI number.
[0035] Step S922, the manager 333 generates a login result "1" if
the biometric analysis is different from the user biometric
profile.
[0036] Step S924, the transceiver 332 sends the login result "1" to
the mobile communication device 200 based on the IMEI number.
[0037] Step S926, the baseband processor 226 identifies the login
result.
[0038] Step S928, the display 229 displays a login failure
interface to the subscriber if the login result is "1". In this
step, referring to FIG. 9, the login failure interface shows an
indication sentence "Wrong biometric information, please buy a new
account."
[0039] Step S930, the memory 228 stores the phone number and the
display 229 displays a login success interface if the login result
is "0". In this step, referring to FIG. 10, the login success
interface shows an indication sentence "Welcome to use our
service."
[0040] As mentioned above, except for SIM cards and PIN numbers,
subscribers' biometric information is used in identifying the
subscribers before using their accounts.
[0041] Besides, referring to FIG. 4, a method for deleting the
phone number from the memory 228 includes the following steps.
[0042] Step 800, the mobile communication device 200 is powered
off. The switch 220 is pressed by subscribers, and generates a
power-off signal to the controller 221.
[0043] Step 802, the controller 221 receives the power-off signal,
and deletes the phone number from the memory 228.
[0044] Step 804, the controller 221 signals power manager 223 to
stop supplying power to the mobile communication device 200.
[0045] It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous
characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been
set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of
the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is
illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in
matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the
principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the
broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are
expressed.
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